Dreamcatcher Alpacas
Southern Hemisphere

Alpaca Care Checklist for November

A general checklist for temperate climates in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & South America). Your exact timing depends on local weather — see your local climate guide for a county-specific calendar.

Updated 2026-10-02By the Dreamcatcher Alpacas editorial team

November tasks

  • Finish shearing before the first heat wave
  • Cria season peak: weigh crias daily for 2 weeks
  • Rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing
  • Start fly control around dung piles
  • Fecal egg counts every 4–6 weeks as worms become active

Helpful tools

Heat-stress calculatorWinter hay calculatorDue-date calculatorParasite control guide

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